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Fedex Corporation

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — LATHAM, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Fedex Corporation in LATHAM, NEW YORK
Employer Fedex Corporation Report ID 20201212102
Address 40 Kelly Rd. City, State ZIP LATHAM, NEW YORK 12110
Event Date December 30, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Movable ladders, unspecified
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 492110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.75000, -73.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was climbing a ladder to an airplane. The employee fell from the ladder to the concrete ground, breaking both ankles.

Incident Summary

On December 30, 2020, a worker at Fedex Corporation in LATHAM, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with movable ladders, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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